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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1975

Page

2

Community Clubs Meet Across Fortnightly Groups

Local organizations held meetings Tuesday with hosts Daryl Ross Charles Mayer and Blair Haymes at Captain's Table. Leaders Estelle Bartow and A K Stoutner outlined programs and pride in country and womanhood.

American Home III Department of Daryl Ross Charles Mayer Blair Haymes Estelle Bartow Harvey Davis A. K. Stoutner Bruce Stoutner

American Legion Auxiliary Plan Memorial Day Activities

The American Legion Auxiliary met for coffee hosted by Mrs. M. J. Cruise with Mrs. Bertha Henry presiding. Plans were set for Memorial Day and the poppy sale from May 22 to May 24 at Everett's Music Store, with workers needed. Minnie Schroeder, a longtime hospital volunteer now a patient at Washington County Hospital, was noted. The nominating committee for next year’s officers consists of Mrs. Hazel Rapp and Mrs. Hazel Euwer.

American Legion Auxiliary M. J. Cruise Bertha Henry Veteran’s Everett’s Music Store Minnie Schroeder Veteran’s Hospital Iowa City Washington County Hospital Hazel Rapp Hazel Euwer

Magistrate Pleads Guilty in Assault Case and Miscellaneous Docket

Magistrate court judge Dennis L. Sieren of Ainsworth pleaded guilty Tuesday to assault and battery related to a domestic beating. Sentencing is deferred after release to Bob Gray for Oakdale Treatment Center admission and progress reporting. Larceny of a motor vehicle charge against Cubby A. Hood was dropped as he is in Illinois custody facing state charges. Various fines listed for speeding and other violations across several towns, including Washington, Keota, Ottumwa, and Marion, with amounts ranging from 10 to 100 dollars.

Dennis L. Sieren Ainsworth Linda Bernard C. Dawson Sieren Bob Gray Oakdale Cubby A. Hood Aurora Ill Hood Illinois Jeffrey L. Sell Washington

Pamida declares first cash dividend and year growth plan

Pamida Inc owner of 176 Gibson Discount Centers will pay a semiannual dividend of 5 cents per share on July 17, 1975 to holders of record June 2, 1975, implying 10 cents annual yield. At the Omaha meeting J D Witherspoon cited 43 million first quarter sales, an 18 percent rise, and a 15 to 20 percent sales and earnings target.

Pamida, Inc Gibson Discount Middle America J. D. Witherspoon Pamida Omaha Witherspoon

Davis family returns from Florida via Arkansas visit

Mr and Mrs Roll Davis traveled from Tavares Florida arriving home May 5. En route they stopped in Pocahontas Arkansas to visit granddaughter Irene Paul and husband Bruce. Irene’s parents are Mr and Mrs Irvin Whitham of Washington. The report also notes teachers Helen Rodgers and Nancy Sandeen attended an education conference in Burlington May 3.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Roll Davis Tavares Fla Pocahontas Ark Irene Paul Bruce Irene Irvin Whitham Washington Helen Rodgers Nancy Sandeen Waco Burlington Charlotte Jewell San Jose Calif Jim Jewell Clyde Mouser St. Charles Nancy Davis Scott Davis Rick Fulton Mark Janecek Crooked Creek Cyclones Rick Mark Scott Raymond Howsare Bruce Davis Duane Lewis George Fulton Lynn Owens

Farm veto sparks Talmadge warning and hearings plan

Senator Herman Talmadge said Ford's veto of a farm support bill could trigger a mood like the 1930s. He will summon Agriculture Secretary Butz to July hearings to monitor farm prices and flag economic storms. The House passed the vetoed measure 245 to 182, short of the two thirds required to override.

Weeatuanshae UPI Herman E. Talmadge D-Ga Senate Agriculture Committee Ford House

Education measure to Senate floor

A $196.2 million omnibus education package for higher education received unanimous Senate approval for debate. The plan funds the Board of Regents DPI and Higher Education Facilities Commission, with $137.1 million, $48.7 million and $10.2 million respectively, and includes $9 million for private college tuition grants and $25.8 million for area community colleges. An amendment sought to preserve need and achievement based scholarship eligibility.

Des Moines UPI Senate Chamber Appropriations Committee House Board of Regents Department of Public Instruction and Higher Education Facilities Commission Regents DPI Commission Robert D. Ray College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Lucas DeKoster R-Hull

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